"How to Kill an NSX" video

[R13]

I linked this to the facebook group, but I figure it's "distilled-enough" NSX content to warrant a forum post. Most of the information in the video was gleaned from my own experiences and the experiences of others as related or documented on these forums, I just condensed it into a video with as recent information as I could find. Hopefully it'll help some new or less-mechanically-inclined owners avoid an expensive shop bill and down time.

 

[Albert86]

Thanks.
New owners should watch (all of) it.

 

[furinax]

This is a great video. I just had my timing belt service done, I should've ordered that harmonic balancer shield.

 

[Albert86]

Some have suggested replacing the balancer when you do the TB service.

 

[furinax]

The upgraded one is $600ish. That's a lot of money for a problem with a simple fix! The Cedar ridge one is $80-100.

 

[JohnWayne]

The upgraded one is $600ish. That's a lot of money for a problem with a simple fix! The Cedar ridge one is $80-100.

I think they are referring to replacing with another OEM pulley which is about $275
ATI is around 600.

Great video R13!!
Only thing I would add is possibility of coolant hose bursting.

 

[Jinks]

This is a great video. I just had my timing belt service done, I should've ordered that harmonic balancer shield.

I have one for sale if you need it...

 

[Chad Iong]

Thank you Richard for the tips.

 

[R13]

Great video R13!!
Only thing I would add is possibility of coolant hose bursting.

I debated that one. I may do a follow-up at some point with some "defcon 2" issues that are a real PITA but not necessarily insta-fatal as with the ones I included this time.

 

[RYU]

Awesome video! Thanks for sharing. Loved the examples too

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